Elliot Anderson now shares details on ‘tough’ Newcastle meeting before ‘win-win’ situation

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One of the more galling aspects of a bleak summer transfer window for Newcastle United were the departures of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh.

Indeed, while losing those two was obviously slightly more palatable than seeing any of Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak or Anthony Gordon leave, it was still hugely disappointing for Newcastle.

Minteh, after all, had been tipped to reach world class levels after a productive loan stint at Feyenoord last time out. The fact he’s appeared to have hit the ground running at Brighton since makes it all the more frustrating.

Anderson, meanwhile, was a product of the club’s academy and someone highly rated by Eddie Howe.

Howe has confirmed he did not want to lose either player and Anderson has now opened up on his final meeting with the Newcastle boss.

Elliot Anderson breaks silence on Newcastle transfer exit

Speaking after making his debut for the England U21s over the weekend, Anderson revealed all to The Sunday Sun (page 59 on 08/09/2024).

Anderson confirmed Howe told him in a meeting that he didn’t want the player to leave, revealing: “It was tough to make that move from your boyhood club.”

The player, however, is excited about his move to Nottingham Forest.

“Ultimately, it was the club’s decision and it is exciting for me personally. It is a win-win for both.

“A lot of players experience this coming through their homegrown clubs.”

Elliot Anderson helped save Newcastle United from a points deduction

Had Newcastle not sold Anderson and Minteh in June, they reportedly faced the very real prospect of ten-point deduction from the Premier League for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

While selling talented young players is obviously not ideal, it was clearly a necessary evil at that point.

It is hugely disappointing to see Anderson continue his career elsewhere but selling him saved such a big blow, as well as helping to keep the club’s prized assets.

In an ideal world, Anderson would have stayed of course but that – sadly – is not the reality in which Newcastle were operating.